revised 12/15/13
In my previous career in a large casino I found myself not only working with a diverse public but also with a diverse group of co-workers. As I worked my way up into more responsible positions, I found that my job became nearly equal parts guest service, keep the customers happy at almost any cost, and teaching those under me new company,department and position level policies and procedures. As time went on I found more and more satisfaction in the teaching aspect of my job and less in other parts. So when I was laid off I chose to return to college to pursue a degree in teaching so that I can influence young minds in positive pathways toward S.T.E.M. fields.
I continue that I can be a role model for young people,esp. young women that careers in science are not just for men. There are opportunities now that didn't exist when I was in high school and I want to steer students to them. Young women and minority students continue to need an advocate to encourage them to consider careers in science, no more does a woman have to choose between a career in research and having a family, and I have personal friends who can speak to this.
All students deserve the opportunity to discover science for themselves, it is my job as their guide to ensure that every student who enters my classroom receives a quality education in science. How that occurs will depend on each individual child, I will differentiate my lessons as needed so that all of my students get the maximum amount of learning from them.
It is my strong belief that all students can be life long learners. It is our jobs as teachers to find the keys to their interests, and use them to engage them in learning.
No child is incapable of finding science a mystery worthy of unraveling. For myself it is especially important to encourage young women to pursue careers in science and biotechnology. Since women are traditionally underrepresented in these fields.
I feel that my role is that of tour guide/ facilitator showing students the paths they can travel and and helping them getting to where they want to go on the path they chose.
Whether the path is to only study science in high school or in finding a cure for cancer!
In my previous career in a large casino I found myself not only working with a diverse public but also with a diverse group of co-workers. As I worked my way up into more responsible positions, I found that my job became nearly equal parts guest service, keep the customers happy at almost any cost, and teaching those under me new company,department and position level policies and procedures. As time went on I found more and more satisfaction in the teaching aspect of my job and less in other parts. So when I was laid off I chose to return to college to pursue a degree in teaching so that I can influence young minds in positive pathways toward S.T.E.M. fields.
I continue that I can be a role model for young people,esp. young women that careers in science are not just for men. There are opportunities now that didn't exist when I was in high school and I want to steer students to them. Young women and minority students continue to need an advocate to encourage them to consider careers in science, no more does a woman have to choose between a career in research and having a family, and I have personal friends who can speak to this.
All students deserve the opportunity to discover science for themselves, it is my job as their guide to ensure that every student who enters my classroom receives a quality education in science. How that occurs will depend on each individual child, I will differentiate my lessons as needed so that all of my students get the maximum amount of learning from them.
It is my strong belief that all students can be life long learners. It is our jobs as teachers to find the keys to their interests, and use them to engage them in learning.
No child is incapable of finding science a mystery worthy of unraveling. For myself it is especially important to encourage young women to pursue careers in science and biotechnology. Since women are traditionally underrepresented in these fields.
I feel that my role is that of tour guide/ facilitator showing students the paths they can travel and and helping them getting to where they want to go on the path they chose.
Whether the path is to only study science in high school or in finding a cure for cancer!